In Myanmar's junta successfully exploits the crisis, diplomatically or on the ground, it could weaken resistance groups making territorial gains across the map. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/01/asia-pacific/politics/quake-junta-chance-myanmar/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #earthquakes #myanmar #southeastasia #thailand
Deadly quake gives junta a chance to tighten hold over Myanmar
Even as the damage of Friday’s quake was still being assessed, pro-democracy rebel groups reported fresh airstrikes in areas close to the epicenter.Philip J. Heijmans (The Japan Times)